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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.18, 26,965.85 and 16,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.18, 26,965.85 and 16,099.02 is: 24,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.18 : 26,965.85 = 16,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.18/26,965.85 = 16,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.18x = 26,965.85 × 16,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.18x = 434,123,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,123,677.97/18,072.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.66

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